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Schaenfeld Family History

Schaenfeld Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schoenfeld, Schonfeld, Schoenfeldt, Sonnenfeld, Schaefer, Schenkel

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Where is the Schaenfeld family from?

You can see how Schaenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaenfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schaenfeld families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Schaenfeld families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schaenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaenfeld. 100% of Schaenfeld men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Schaenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Schaenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaenfeld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Schaenfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Schaenfeld. For the veterans among your Schaenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaenfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Schaenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schaenfeld in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaenfeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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